discussion Panzer III, Tamiya, 1/35

[PaulTRose]

time for a bit of armour again

an ancient kit!..............this was new tool back in 1971 and it shows......kit is very basic by modern standards, but that dosnt bother me too much since i got it for nothing

dont know what sort of camo its going to get yet.........might try putting some cargo on the back deck cos theres something i want to try as a tarpuline

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[adt70hk]

Paul,

I'm doing the Pz IIF of the same vintage and it's going together fine and looking quite good even despite its age.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Steven000]

These old models can still turn out very nice, have fun Paul :thumb2:

 

[PaulTRose]

i love taking old kits and making something from them, you dont need to spend mega bucks on the latest spangly kit with all the extras to have fun

 

[PaulTRose]

well, that didnt take long lol



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[PaulTRose]

state of play.....



camo didnt come out how i envisioned but im going with it,.......got some over spray too but i think once a wash and some weathering goes on it will all blend in a bit

nice and shiny cos the decals have been added and ready for a wash which will be the next job



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[Jim R]

i love taking old kits and making something from them, you dont need to spend mega bucks on the latest spangly kit with all the extras to have fun

How very true. A beginner would be encouraged knowing that a great model can be had without an expensive kit and a load of aftermarket stuff. Looking very nice already.
Jim

 

[PaulTRose]

How very true. A beginner would be encouraged knowing that a great model can be had without an expensive kit and a load of aftermarket stuff. Looking very nice already.
Jim

a long time ago when i first got into armour i came across a forum of very talented people.....thought id learn from them.......soon realised it wasnt for me..........they were all of the idea that if a kit wasnt 40+ quid to start with it wasnt worth entertaining..........and they would then add a small fortune in aftermarket stuff to 'correct' the kit............and then take 6+ months to build it!!

final straw came when they all rubbished a new kit as worthless since it was missing a row of rivets behind a mud flap!.....i kid you not!

people who were new or built on the cheap (guilty on both counts m'lud) were treated like lepers and generally ignored

told them where to stick it lol

 

[minitnkr]

Nice clean build. PaulE

 

[Isitme]

This has always been one of the better Tamiya kits and one that beginners can cut their teeth on.
Fully agree with your comments on the so called super modellers. Some of them seem to forget that at one time in their lives, they were the ones looking for help. I can class myself as a good modeller - but I still learn something every time I pick up a knife.
Mike.

 

[GerryW]

a long time ago when i first got into armour i came across a forum of very talented people.....thought id learn from them.......soon realised it wasnt for me..........they were all of the idea that if a kit wasnt 40+ quid to start with it wasnt worth entertaining..........and they would then add a small fortune in aftermarket stuff to 'correct' the kit............and then take 6+ months to build it!!

final straw came when they all rubbished a new kit as worthless since it was missing a row of rivets behind a mud flap!.....i kid you not!

people who were new or built on the cheap (guilty on both counts m'lud) were treated like lepers and generally ignored

told them where to stick it lol

Recently came across something similar whilst wandering t'net - bloke had built a Tamiya BMW outfit (same kit as I've just done) moaned about 'details missing', went on with how he had 'corrected' the kit - unfortunately, he hadn't done any research on the bike, or how it looked - he'd put on front mudguard stays that followed the mudguard, not stood proud (front one actually went over the top of the front number plate), the handlebar levers & cables he'd fitted were 'modern' style, these BMs had 'reverse' levers (pivots at the end of the bars & cables running through the inside, coming out behind the headlight), he'd fitted twin carbs - they had a single carb sat behind the engine & inlet pipes to the cylinders. Needless to say, I didn't comment!

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
As the others have said old models can build up really nicely and your doing a fine job. This kit was one of the very first I built many many years ago.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks great Paul. Building up nicely to a grandstand finish....

 

[adt70hk]

Paul

Coming on very nicely indeed. Loving the camo.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[BattleshipBob]

Looking good Paul, always liked the Pz 111

 

[PaulTRose]

not sure how well this is working

started off with a dirty black enamel wash, then went to an oil dot filter to see what happens........just not sure about it........letting it all dry for a day or three before it gets a matt clear coat on top

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[Tim Marlow]

Streaking looks good Paul. The washes have darkened the finish a little though. I would be tempted to dry brush the edges, tools etc to bring back the detail, redefine the edges, and make it pop.

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
The washes have turned out well but as Tim said it is a bit dark now and a dry brush will lift the detail again.

 

[Guest]

Just going to say that about the streaking on those side panels , but beaten by Tim. Looks ok to me

The main thing Paul are you having fun, if soeven better.

 

[PaulTRose]

the dry brushing will come once everything else has dried and been sealed......cant do much until that happens